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• Jessie and Max wrote:

  September 28, 2021 - I agree with the general take that Michigan reds aren't quite there yet, but I'm interested in the region so wanted to give this one a try. I'd say if you give it just the right amount of time to open up (60 minutes or so), you get a nice drinkable window in which it shows baking spice, licorice, pomegranate, and strawberry. On the palate, the tannin is gritty and the licorice note on the midpalate is nice. Acidity quite high.

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• theebigjuan Likes this wine: 88 points

  September 19, 2021 - Cab Franc and Blaufrank blend
  
  Medium ruby in the glass. Smoke, green leaf, red and dark berry on the nose. M+ intensity. Smells a bit hot.
  
  M body. Peppery on the palate plying with berry for my attention. Acid M- and tannin M- to M. Length M-.
  
  It's a flavorful and vibrant wine that falls off quickly. Let's see how it does with the pork chops. Will edit if needed.
  
  This was originally tasted at the winery and this tasting is from the bottle purchase.

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• Vino Me wrote: 88 points

  April 20, 2021 - Some Northern Michigan Wine Notes; 4/15/2021-4/20/2021 (Old Mission and Leelanau Peninsulas): Tasted at the Cook's House Restaurant and paired with braised beef cheeks. A blend of Cabernet Franc, Blaufränkisch and Merlot. Crimson color. Round texture with leather, coffee and ripe plum notes. Moderate tannins. 88 points.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2018
• Type Red
• Producer Shady Lane
• Varietal Red Blend
• Designation Franc 'n' Franc
• Vineyard n/a
• Country USA
• Region Michigan
• SubRegion n/a
• Appellation Leelanau Peninsula
• UPC Code 6864005001653

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• In Cellars 6 (38%)
• Consumed 10 (63%)

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